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June 25, 2025 • 57 mins

Exploring Situational Awareness and Leadership Lessons from Crisis with Fabiana Lacerca-Allen, JD, LLM, C-Level Executive and Author of Crisis Capable, "Building Your Capacity to Survive and Succeed in Every Environment."


*** What does it take to lead effectively during a crisis? ***


In this episode of "The Business Philosopher Within You Podcast," host Bhavesh Naik, dives into critical leadership lessons with Fabiana Lacerca-Allen, author of Crisis Capable. Together, they explore how self-awareness, situational awareness and emotional intelligence can help leaders tap into personal and professional potential, nurture collaboration and sustain organizational growth, even in the face of adversity.


Fabiana shares personal stories from her childhood in 1970s Argentina, a time of political turmoil, and her 30-year career as a C-level executive at Fortune 100 companies. Learn how these experiences shaped her ability to navigate crises, build effective teams and develop skills like empathy, intuition and critical decision-making.


Key takeaways include:


  • The importance of situational awareness and self-awareness in leadership.
  • How emotional intelligence strengthens communication and collaboration.
  • Practical steps to strengthen relationships within and outside your organization.
  • Insights into building resilience and creating a mindset for survival and success.


They discuss the challenges of navigating corporate America, the necessity of being alert in today's world, and the value of embracing one's unique background. The conversation also highlights the importance of observational skills and the need for leaders to maintain integrity in their decision-making processes.


Discover how to lead with intention, make informed decisions under pressure, and inspire others to thrive in any environment.


Whether you're managing team dynamics, working remotely or seeking personal growth, these insights are designed to equip you with actionable strategies for leadership development.


Tune in now and learn how to turn challenges into opportunities for organizational and personal transformation.


#emotionalintelligencesuperpowers #situationalawareness101 #transformationalleadership #personalsecurityatwork #emotionalintelligence


CHAPTERS:


00:00 - Highlights


01:53 - Introduction


03:13 - Growing Up with Situational Awareness: Lessons from 1970's Argentina


09:09 - Understanding Intuition


14:59 - Children's Decision-Making Skills


17:42 - Intuition in Career Success


21:42 - The Bell Story: Life-Saving Intuition


26:05 - Decision-Making with Limited Information


31:09 - Applying Situational Awareness and Intuition with People


33:34 - Understanding People in Negotiations


37:54 - Is Security an Illusion?


41:19 - Situational Awareness in Corporate Negotiations


45:55 - Enhancing Situational Awareness


50:59 - Overcoming Unsurmountable Challenges


53:25 - Advice for Crisis Survivors


54:31 - Contacting Fabiana Lacerca-Allen


55:02 - Closing Remarks: "Crisis Capable" and the Podcast


56:40 - About Kissing Frogs and Being on the Podcast


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Music by Yrii Semchyshyn (Thank You!): https://www.patreon.com/yuriisemchyshyn

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Deep Dive, Show Notes and Further Reading: https://www.awayre.com/situational-awareness-crisis-leadership-fabiana-lacerca-allen/

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